Chelada
Lager with fresh lime juice and a salted rim. Mexico's simpler cousin of the Michelada.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 4% ABV
Ingredients
- 330 ml Lager
- 30 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Salt the rim
- Ice the glass
- Pour 330 ml lager into the glass
- Add 30 ml fresh lime juice
- Garnish
Tip
Use an ice-cold Mexican lager.
About the Chelada
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Chelada FAQ
What's in a Chelada?
330 ml lager, 30 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Chelada?
About 4% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Chelada?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Chelada in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
